Nandamuri Balakrishna's much-anticipated sequel, Akhanda 2: Thaandavam, has crossed a significant milestone at the domestic box office, despite experiencing the typical weekday slowdown. The film's earnings on its fifth day have pushed its total India net collection past the ₹70 crore mark, a feat that has earned it a place in the top 10 highest-grossing Telugu films of the year 2025.
Day 5 Collection Details and Weekly Trend
As per data from the industry tracker Sacnilk, Akhanda 2 minted an estimated ₹4.35 crore net on its fifth day in Indian theatres. This figure represents a drop of roughly 17.14% from its Monday (Day 4) collection of ₹5.25 crore. The film's performance on Monday itself was a sharp decline from the weekend numbers.
The box office journey for Akhanda 2 has been a rollercoaster since its release. It began with a strong ₹8 crore from paid previews, followed by an impressive opening day (Day 1) collection of ₹22.5 crore, powered largely by its Telugu audience. However, collections dipped to ₹15.5 crore on Saturday (Day 2) and held steady at ₹15.1 crore on Sunday (Day 3). The first major drop came on Monday, leading to the further decline observed on Day 5.
With the Day 5 earnings, the film's cumulative total now stands at ₹70.70 crore net in India. This achievement has allowed it to surpass the lifetime collection of Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi's Thandel (₹65.49 crore net).
Securing a Spot in 2025's Top 10
Akhanda 2: Thaandavam has officially entered the coveted list of the highest-grossing Telugu films released this year. According to a report, it currently holds the ninth position. The top 10 list for 2025, as reported, is as follows:
- They Call Him OG (₹194.05 crore)
- Sankranthiki Vasthunam (₹186.90 crore)
- Game Changer (₹136.92 crore)
- Mirai (₹94.85 crores)
- Daaku Maharaaj (₹91.11 crore)
- Kuberaa (₹90.89 crore)
- Hari Hara Veera Mallu (₹87 crore)
- HIT 3 (₹81 crore)
- Akhanda 2 (₹70.70 crores)
- Thandel (₹66.06 crore)
Occupancy Rates and Regional Performance
The overall Telugu occupancy for Akhanda 2 on Day 5 was recorded at 20.70%. The footfall showed a positive trend as the day advanced, starting at 15.09% for morning shows, improving to 20.50% in the afternoon, and peaking during evening (23.45%) and night shows (23.76%).
In terms of screenings, Hyderabad led with 506 shows, followed by Bengaluru (316 shows) and Vizag (153 shows). Other cities like Vijayawada, Guntur, and Chennai also contributed significantly. Among Tamil audiences, the film registered a 14.23% occupancy, with Chennai hosting the maximum number of shows in that region.
Directed by Boyapati Srinu, Akhanda 2: Thaandavam is the sequel to the 2021 blockbuster and features Balakrishna alongside Amyuktha, Aadhi Pinishetty, and Harshaali Malhotra. The film's ability to maintain momentum on weekdays will be crucial for its final box office tally.
